WAUBONSIE VALLEYHIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETICS

Spring Parent/Athlete Meeting

March 8, 2017

Athletic DirectorChris Neibch

Contact Information

Office: (630) 375-3393

chris_neibch@ipsd.org

WVHS Athletic Department

Athletic Secretary

Pam DormanOffice: (630) 375-3668

pam_dorman@ipsd.org

Asst. Athletic Director’s

Kevin Chaffeekevin_chaffee@ipsd.org

Lauren Heinzlauren_heinz@ipsd.org

Athletic Information

• WVHS Athletic Website- http://il.8to18.com/wvhs

• Athletic Announcements

• Athletic Rosters

• Game Results

• Directions to schools

• FOLLOW WAUBONSIE ATHLETICS ON TWITTER!!!

•@athleticswvhs• Cancellation information

• Varsity Updates and highlights

DuPage Valley Conference

Glenbard North Panthers

Lake Park Lancers

Metea Valley Mustangs

Naperville Central Redhawks

Naperville North Huskies

Neuqua Valley Wildcats

Waubonsie Valley Warriors

Wheaton North Falcons

Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers

PrincipalJason Stipp

Waubonsie Valley High SchoolBooster Club

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Join the team that supportsYour WVHS team!!

www.wvhsboosters.org

PresidentLaura Campbell

Meet the 3rd Monday of every month Non-Profit Volunteers Membership supports All IHSA teams 4- $1,000 Senor Scholarships

How can you help? Membership & Donations Volunteering Fundraising

Expectations ofWVHS Athletes

ACADEMICS FIRST

• Eligibility

• Checked every week on Thursday morning.

• Must be passing 5 classes.

• Fall eligibility• Eligibility is based on 2nd Semester grades of

previous school year.• MUST have passed 5 classes.

Expectations ofWVHS Athletes

• Make and keep commitments, and follow rules of school, athletic code, and team during their high school career.

• Be coachable. Have a positive attitude.

• Be tobacco, alcohol & drug free.

• Set realistic and challenging goals.

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times, in an out of season.

• Have a good work ethic.

• Be a leader and a positive role model.

Expectations ofWVHS Parents

• Notify coaches of ANY injury or illness that our staff may not be aware of.

• Be Positive- Being on one of our high school teams is an accomplishment.

• Be Supportive- Nothing can erode teamwork faster than athletes doubting the capabilities of their coaches.

• Communicate fairly and openly with our coaching staff.• Be a good role model- Demonstrate positive behavior

and sportsmanship as a fan.• Read, understand, discuss, and MOST OF ALL monitor the

Athletic Code of Conduct.• Attend pre-season meetings.• Learn the rules of your particular sport.• Encourage commitment and positive values

PROCEDURES & LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO FOLLOW

1. Communication between player and coach to resolve problems or conflicts.

2. Communication between parent and coach to resolve problems or conflicts.

3. Communication between athletic director, parents, coach, and athlete to resolve conflicts.

4. Communication between principal, athletic director, and parents to resolve conflicts.

Code of ConductSubstance Use or Possession

• Violation of the Athletic/Activities code of conduct if a student possesses, uses, distributes, or sells illegal drugs.

• In addition, if a student attends a party or gathering where alcohol or drugs are present or being consumed he/she would be violating the code of conduct.

• Voluntary Admission/1st Offense

• Student may admit to a violation only one (1) time during his/her career.

• Must occur with the first 24 hours following the rules violation.

• The student may be required to attend an education program and/or may be suspended from 1 or more contests/events.

**Voluntary admission is not applicable if authorities respond to a gathering where alcohol or drugs are present and report to school officials.**

Code of ConductSubstance Use or Possession (cont.)

1st Offense:• Suspended 40% of athletic/activity scheduled competition.

• If student completes an assessment program from a professional agency, suspension is reduced to 20%.

• During suspension, the student may practice but will NOT participate in contests/events.

• If student does not complete the suspension, the penalty will continue into the student’s next activity.

2nd Offense:• Suspended for one calendar year from participating in all school

activities.• Before reinstatement, the student must provide evidence of

completion of a required program.3rd Offense:• Student will NOT participate in a school activity for the rest of

his/her high school years until submitting substantial evidence of rehabilitation to seek reinstatement.

Code of ConductHazing/Harassment/Bullying

**Hazing includes any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of a student in order to join a group regardless of that student’s willingness to participate.**

UNACCEPTABLE AND NOT TOLERATED at WVHS!!• Students involved in this type of activity may be suspended from

athletic/activity contests/events or removed from their teams permanently.

• If a student is unsure of an appropriate behavior or practice, a building administrator can clarify.

Athletic Training StaffAthletic Training Room

630.375.3300

Kevin Hart, ATCkevin_hart@ipsd.org815.693.0838

Sandy Stasaitis, ATCaleksandra_stasaitis@ipsd.org708.623.5296

ImPACT Testing Immediate Post Concussion Assessment & Cognitive Testing

• When?

• Baseline testing done before start of school

• Post Injury Test will be taken when symptom-free after exertion. Results will be compared to the athlete’s baseline test or normative data.

• Who?

• All Freshman, Juniors, New/Transfer Students and High impact Sports. Or anyone student athlete who wants a baseline test.

• Baseline Tests good for 2 years.

• What?

• Tests verbal and visual memory, reaction time, memory, and impulse control.

Concussion Management

• Concussions are treated and managed by Licensed Allied Health Care Providers.

• Each institution must have a set protocol for treatment and management.

IHSA Concussion PresentationClick here

Patient/Athlete May Experience:Please note: symptoms may not surface until 48 to 72 hours after the injury.

• Headache or pressure in head• Dizziness• Nausea or vomiting• Blurred/double vision• Sensitivity to light• Difficulty concentrating• Difficulty remembering/loss of memory• Spots before eyes• Sensitivity to sound• Ringing in the ears• Feeling “in a fog”

At Home Recovery Tips:

• Avoid loud noises (Music, TV, band practices, or listening to a music device)

• Limit texting, reading, video games, typing, or internet use.

• Avoid any over-the-counter medications (Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Aleve) that may mask symptoms, unless advised otherwise by a physician.

• If you’re a student: the school nurse, athletic director, administrator, and/or guidance counselor should be contacted to postpone any quizzes or exams that may be needed.

Return to Participation &Return to Learn or ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Protocol*

• After sustaining a concussion, the following protocol, or a similar,

will be used to safely progress an athlete’s return to participation,

school and daily functions.

• This should be performed under the direction of a qualified medical

provider. It is recommended that there be approximately 24 hours

between each stage.

Recovery is different for every person who sustains a concussion.

• Recovery time cannot and should not be predetermined until a post-concussion evaluation by a certified athletic trainer.

• This return to play protocol does not begin until the athlete is symptom free for 24 hours.

Team Physicians

Castle Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, S.C.

Thomas J. McGivney, M.D.• Orthopedic Surgeon

• Sports Medicine

• On the sideline for all Home Football Games

Robert D. Paras, M.D.• Sports related Concussion Specialist

• Sports Medicine

Main Office 2111 Ogden Ave.

Aurora, IL 60504

630.978.3800

WVHS- Athletic Pictures

Saturday, March 11, 2017Camera 1 – Main Gym Camera 2 – Main Gym7:00 am- Softball- Freshmen 7:00 am: Girls Track

7:15 am- Softball- JV 7:15 am: Boys Track- Varsity

7:30 am- Softball- Varsity 7:30 am: Boys Track- F/S

7:45 am- Baseball- Varsity 7:45 am: Boys Volleyball- Varsity

8:00 am- Baseball- Sophomore 8:00 am: Boys Volleyball- JV

8:15 am: Baseball- Freshmen 8:15 am: Boys Volleyball- FR

8:30 am: Badminton- JV2 8:30 am: Girls Soccer- Varsity

8:45 am: Badminton- JV1 8:45 am: Girls Soccer- JV

9:00 am: Badminton- Varsity 9:00 am: Girls Soccer- FR

9:15 am: Boys Tennis

**Please make sure your son/daughter arrive early**

WVHS SPRING ATHLETICSBreakout Sessions

• Badminton – Terry Zettle• Room 111/113

• Baseball – Bryan Acevedo• LMC – Room 240

• Girls Soccer – Julie Bergstrom• Rooms 112, 114, & 115

• Softball – Val Wood• Student Cafeteria

• Boys Tennis – Phil Galow• Auditorium

• Boys Track – Kevin Rafferty• Room 314

• Girls Track – Dave Gowing• Room 110

• Boys Volleyball – Noel Soto• Main Gym

• Boys Water Polo – Mike McWhirter• Room 154

• Girls Water Polo – Kelsey Sopron• Room 156

Thank You!